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Which female-owned, New Orleans business would you give $10,000 to?

NOEW Women in Business Challenge

The finalists for the 2nd annual Women in Business Challenge (from left): Rene Guzman Nicole Mackie, Samantha Arcemont and Ericka Lassair pose for a photo after making their pitches to the judges on March 26, 2014.

Four women presented five-minute pitches Wednesday morning at the second annual Women in Business Challenge, part of New Orleans Entrepreneur Week 2014. Their goal? To persuade five judges that their business deserves the $10,000 prize.

Here's a brief breakdown of the businesses and what the owners plan to do with the prize money (And I'll tell you who won in the comment stream):

Diva Dawg, LLC, owned by Ericka Lassair

Diva Dawg is a gourmet hot dog establishment with creole flair. Lassair's hot dog topped with red beans and fried chicken was highlighted in a Conde Nast Traveler article titled "United States of Outrageous Hot Dogs." Lassair wants to use the $10,000 to close her brick-and-mortar location on Magazine Street and launch a food truck.

iSpaADeal.com, LLC, owned by Samantha and Rene Arcemont

iSpaADeal.com is an online platform that connects small business merchants, specifically spas and salons, with customers through deals.

"We are not Groupon, We are not Living Social. With my business, salons and spas will earn considerably more," Samantha declared. Online customers can take advantage of deals such as teeth whitening, skin care, fitness, spas services, salon treatments, etc. Arcemont would use the $10,000 to invest in website growth.

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Ma Momma's House is a restaurant and catering facility offering soul food to visitors and residents of eastern New Orleans. During her presentation, Nicole Mackie had a table set with the diner's signature fried chicken and Belgium waffles, while discussing her commitment to the redevelopment of Eastern New Orleans. She'd like to use the $10,000 to invest in commercial equipment, do more marketing and bring an additional person on staff.

Zuka Baby, LLC, owned by Erin Reho Pellas

Zuka Baby bills itself as a natural parenting boutique--a gathering place for families seeking natural solutions to modern parenting. Pellas emphasized cloth diapers, baby wear and breastfeeding supplies in her presentation, but also underscored that the boutique is a place for parents and children to gather. Pellas would use the $10,000 to expand Zuka Baby's reach and sales with improvements to the website.

Know other female small business owners in the New Orleans area that deserve recognition? Give 'em a shout out in the comment stream below.